54 34 380 Removing and installing/replacing roof crossbar

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open folding sunroof a few centimeters to relieve tension on soft top fabric.

Pull off trim (1) towards rear.

Fig 1: Pulling Off Trim

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Detach soft top fabric (1) from front bow (2).

Installation:

Replace double-sided adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Detaching Soft Top Fabric

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Unclip front plastic catches (1) in marked area.

Remove soft top fabric (2) from front bow (front) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Soft Top Fabric

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Detach tension cable (1) at side from roof frame.

Installation:

Secure tension cable (1) to front bow with insulating tape.

Fig 4: Identifying Tension Cable

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Drill out blind rivets (1).

Remove roofliner (2) in front area.

Fig 5: Identifying Blind Rivets And Roofliner

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Lever out clip.

Installation:

Replace faulty clip.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connections

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Release screws (1).

Carefully lift link (2) from frame over threaded bushes.

Disengage roof crossbar from frame.

Fig 7: Lifting Link

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Retaining hook must lock correctly underneath the stowage lock.

Fig 8: Identifying Retaining Hook Lock Position

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Installation: